Wind Turbine Technology

Highlighting the capabilities, limitations, and benefits of wind power, Wind Turbine Technology gives you a complete introduction and overview of wind turbine technology and wind farm design and development. It identifies the critical components of a wind turbine, describes the functional capabilities of each component, and examines the latest performance parameters and procurement specifications for these components. From cutting-edge design aspects to experimental data, this comprehensive reference contains eight chapters—each dedicated to a specific design aspect of wind turbine technology. It examines potential wind turbine installation configurations, along with the structural requirements for the tower and nacelle. The book also: Presents site wind speed prediction techniques Addresses the integration of wind farms into the electrical power system, including power quality and system stability Describes wind speed frequency distribution and the structure of turbulence Details design and analysis techniques, as well as the functions of wind turbine controllers The book uses a conventional nomenclature and consistent sets of symbols and units throughout to present the information in a manner that’s easy to understand. It also explains how to compare electrical energy generation costs from wind turbine installation with those of other renewable energy sources.

Chronological History of Wind Turbine TechnologyMajor Benefits and Problems Associated with Alternate Energy SourcesBenefits and Disadvantages of Wind Turbine TechnologyWorldwide Utilization of Wind TurbinesOperating Principles of Wind TurbinesWind Turbine ClassificationsWind Farm DevelopersDesign ConfigurationsNext Generation Wind Turbines with Unique FeaturesTypical Wind Power Estimates for United States Design Aspects and Performance RequirementsTypes of Wind TurbinesModern Wind TurbinesOff-Design PerformanceTechniques for Capturing Large Amounts of Wind EnergyAnnual Energy Acquisition from Specified Wind Turbine SiteEstimating Annual Hours of Capturing Wind Energy Design Aspects and Performance Capabilities of Wind Turbine RotorsOne-Dimensional Theory for Ideal RotorTwo-Dimensional Aerodynamic ModelThree-Dimensional Aerodynamic Model for Wing of Finite LengthRotor Design Requirements for Wind Farm ApplicationsHydrodynamic Analysis of Flow over Rotor Wind Turbine Blade Design RequirementsAnalysis of Performance of Propeller BladesBlade PerformanceApplication of Beam Theory to Various Turbine Blade ConfigurationsMaterial Requirements for BladesCritical Features of Blade Section Sensors and Control Devices Required for Dynamic Stability and Improved Performance under Variable Wind EnvironmentsRegulation Control SystemsSensors for Monitoring Wind ParametersTransmission SystemsElectrical GeneratorsPerformance Capabilities and Limitations of Synchronous GeneratorsCritical Rotor Performance ParametersImpacts of Airfoil Characteristics on Blade and Turbine PerformanceAutomatic Shut-Down CapabilityCritical Design Aspects of HAWT and VAWT RotorsLow Harmonic Content Electrical Generators for Improving EfficiencyImpacts of Loadings on Structural Integrity of Wind Turbine Stand-Alone Wind Turbine SystemsHistorical Background: Use at Remote SitesConfigurations of Stand-Alone SystemsStand-Alone Systems for Remote SitesSizing of System ComponentsStand-Alone Systems with Utility Power Back-UpStand-Alone Wind TurbineBased Systems for Various ApplicationsHybrid Systems for Village ElectrificationMultitasking Wind Turbines Wind Energy Conversion Techniques in Built EnvironmentsConcentrator Configuration RequirementsEnergy Design BuildingsLocal Wind Characteristics in Built EnvironmentsImpact of Built Environment on BAWT Performance Environmental Issues and Economic Factors Affecting Wind Turbine InstallationEnvironmental Factors and Other Critical IssuesProblems Arising from Large Windstream DiametersEstimating Critical Performance Parameters Using Classical BEM TheoryJustification of Wind Turbine Installation Based on EconomicsEstimated Costs of Critical Components and SubsystemsWind Turbine Towers Index Each chapter begins with an Introduction and concludes with a Summary and References.

Dr. A.R. Jha is a Senior Consulting Scientist.